Ammar

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Pronounced ah-MAR /ɑ.ˈmɑɹ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Ammar (عمّار), meaning 'long-lived' or 'one who builds/prospers'. Ammar ibn Yasir was an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad.Medium

In 30 seconds: Ammar is an Arabic name (عمّار) meaning 'long-lived' or 'one who builds and prospers'. It carries a sense of endurance and steady flourishing.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Ammar (عمّار), meaning 'long-lived' or 'one who builds/prospers'. Ammar ibn Yasir was an early companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

U.S. rank (2025)#1241 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births161 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,083

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ammar comes from Arabic and suggests both a long life and the act of building or making something thrive. Its best-known early bearer was Ammar ibn Yasir, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, which gives the name lasting standing in Muslim communities. That history keeps it in steady use as a name of faith and strength.

In English it is sometimes simplified to Amar, while the form 'Ammar with an opening apostrophe marks the Arabic letter 'ayn' that begins the original. The doubled middle consonant gives the name its firm, two-beat sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ammar is 'one who lives a long life, one who builds', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Ammar — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Amar'Ammar

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Ammar ibn Yasir
early companion of the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic history
★Ammar Campa-Najjar (1989-)
American political candidate from California

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ammar mean?

Ammar is usually explained as meaning 'one who lives a long life, one who builds' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Ammar?

It's commonly said ah-MAR /ɑ.ˈmɑɹ/.

Is Ammar a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ammar is used as a boy name.

How popular is Ammar?

In 2024, Ammar ranked #1505 in the U.S. for boys, with 118 births recorded.